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United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 1343 Collections and/or Records:

John Thomas Ruff Martin Letter

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-2018-041
Abstract

The collection consists of a letter by student, John Thomas Ruff Martin, written from Salem. Virginia, March 4, 1861, to his father in Baltimore, Maryland.

Dates: 1861

Thomas R. Martin Letters

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-2012-011
Abstract

The collection contains two letters written by Pvt Thomas R. Martin, Company F, 10th Virginia Cavalry (1st Cavalry Regiment, Wise Legion) to his parents. One is dated September 22, 1861 and written from Sewell, VA (now WV), the second is from Gordonsville in May 1863.

Dates: 1861 - 1863

A. P. Mason General Order No. 27

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-2023-074
Abstract

This collection contains a General Order from General A. P. Mason, written by Captain Charles R. Holmes in 1864.

Dates: 1864

Ebenezer E. Mason Diary,

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-2012-063
Abstract

The collection includes the diary of Ebenezer E. Mason, a magistrate and delegate, that covers his experiences from January through August 1864 as well as a few entries in February 1865.

Dates: 1864 - 1865

Massachusetts Civil War Letter

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-1989-091
Abstract

Letter written from Massachusetts by "thy loving Madre" to "My dear Henry" during the American Civil War, mentioning the hardships and benefits of soldiering, the camp experiences of "Eddie C. W." [Edmund C. Whitney, 53rd Massachusetts?], the barracks at Camp Stevens in Groton Junction, but focusing largely on personal matters.

Dates: 1862

Hiram Matthew Papers

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-1988-090
Abstract

This collection consists of twenty-two letters of outgoing correspondence from Union soldier Hiram Matthew to his wife Elmira Matthew of Campbellsburg, Washington County, Indiana.

Dates: 1863 - 1865

John R. Maybury Diary

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-2008-044
Abstract

The collection inlcudes the American Civil War diary of Corporal John R. Maybury of Company L, 10th New York Cavalry, describing winter camp activities and routines, as well as skirmishes and battles with the enemy in northern and eastern Virginia.

Dates: 1864

John McCauley Letters

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-2009-075
Abstract

The collection contains a letter from John McCauley of Salem, Virginia to "Edward," describing arrival at home, advising Edward not to accompany fellow soldiers who steal from the local populace, and relaying news of an upcoming benefit exhibition for the soldiers in the area. Also includes a letter to "Susan," detailing excitement around the regiment's experiences in First Bull Run (1861).

Dates: 1861, 1864

Ralph E. McCoy Collection

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-2001-047
Abstract

The Ralph E. McCoy Collection contains materials collected by McCoy: publications, correspondence, programs, and American Civil War memorabilia.

Dates: 1919-2001, n.d.

McCurdy Letter to "Dear Friend Sara"

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-2017-040
Abstract

The collection consists of a letter signed "McCurdy" written on December 19, 1862 to "Dear Friend Sara." The letter includes detailed descriptions of the fighting around Fredericksburg in December 1862.

Dates: 1862